Nestled on the northwest coast of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu is a vibrant coastal city that seamlessly blends modernity with rich cultural heritage. Known for its stunning sunsets overlooking the South China Sea, this Malaysian gem offers a myriad of outdoor adventures, from exploring the majestic Mount Kinabalu to diving in the pristine waters of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. With bustling markets showcasing local handicrafts and tantalizing street food stalls, Kota Kinabalu invites visitors to immerse themselves in its warm hospitality and soak up the diverse sights and sounds of this enchanting destination.
The cheapest month of the year to fly to Kota Kinabalu is typically September.
The best price we found is for $1,039 from Los Angeles to Kota Kinabalu.
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A good price for a flight to Kota Kinabalu is $935 - $1143.
The popular airports near Kota Kinabalu include Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI), Sandakan Airport (SDK), Lahad Datu Airport (LDU), and Tawau Airport (TWU).
The flight to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) is roughly 21 hours 22 minutes and 9,392 miles (15,115 kilometres) from Atlanta, USA - Georgia, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL).
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Island reserve for swimming & snorkeling
Marine reserve island with a resort
Towering peak on protected park land
Renowned domed mosque with tours
Traditional tribal performances & demos
Sizable, sandy beach with sunset views
Outdoor market with food & souvenirs
Museum with art & ethnography exhibits
Relaxed island with beaches & snorkeling
Sabah's oldest building, dating to 1905
Stalls offering fish, snacks & crafts
Regional zoo & jungle trekking trail
National park with a mountain & lodges
Wetlands park with herons & kingfishers
Secluded islet with a serene beach
Open-air mineral baths complex
Iconic site incorporating modern design
Swimming & snorkeling in a marine park
Small island with beaches & snorkeling
Modest site with marine-life exhibits
State art gallery with diverse works
Tropical rainforest & sand beaches
Forest with native plants & animals
Rafting, river and adventure
Iconic cylindrical glass skyscraper
Running paths, lake & musical fountain
Architecture
Busy shoreline beside a mangrove river
Lengthy island zip line with views
Monument to fallen WWII soliders
Renowned night market for street food
Adventure center with zip-lines & more
Park and garden
Beach
Crocodiles
Beach and camping
Water park and park and garden
Golf and country club
Beach
Beach and park and garden
Butterflies
Park and garden
Commemorates a fatal 1976 plane crash
Interactive eco-minded aquarium
Architecture
Highest peak in Crocker Range Park
Park and garden
Beach
Park and garden
Handicraft
Temple and buddhism
Rafting and adventure
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Flights from Atlanta, USA - Georgia, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,392 miles (15,115 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 21 hours 22 minutes.
Flights from Los Angeles, USA - California, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,943 miles (12,782 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 9 minutes.
Flights from New York, USA - John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,159 miles (14,739 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 51 minutes.
Flights from Dallas, USA - Dallas, Texas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,986 miles (14,461 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 28 minutes.
Flights from Denver, USA - Colorado, Airport - Denver International Airport (DEN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,348 miles (13,434 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 19 hours 3 minutes.
Flights from San Francisco, USA - California, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,631 miles (12,281 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 17 hours 27 minutes.
Flights from Seattle, USA - Airport - Seattle Tacoma International, Washington (SEA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,328 miles (11,793 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 16 hours 47 minutes.
Flights from Las Vegas, USA - Nevada, McCarran International Airport (LAS) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,034 miles (12,930 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 21 minutes.
Flights from Orlando, USA - Florida, Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,796 miles (15,765 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 22 hours 16 minutes.
Flights from Charlotte, USA - North Carolina, Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,386 miles (15,106 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 21 hours 21 minutes.
Flights from Phoenix, USA - Arizona, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,281 miles (13,327 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 54 minutes.
Flights from Houston, USA - Texas, Airport - George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,199 miles (14,804 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 56 minutes.
Flights from Miami, USA - Florida, Miami International Airport (MIA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,986 miles (16,070 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 22 hours 41 minutes.
Flights from Boston, USA - Massachusetts, Edward L. Logan International Airport (BOS) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,070 miles (14,597 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 39 minutes.
Flights from Minneapolis, USA - Minnesota, Airport - St. Paul International (MSP) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,485 miles (13,655 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 19 hours 21 minutes.
Flights from Fort Lauderdale, USA - Florida, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,973 miles (16,050 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 22 hours 39 minutes.
Flights from Detroit, USA - Michigan, Airport - Metropolitan Wayne County International (DTW) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,893 miles (14,312 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 15 minutes.
Flights from Philadelphia, USA - Pennsylvania, Airport - Philadelphia International (PHL) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,191 miles (14,791 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 55 minutes.
Flights from Baltimore, USA - Maryland, Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,215 miles (14,831 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 20 hours 58 minutes.
Flights from Salt Lake City, USA - Utah, Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,005 miles (12,882 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 17 minutes.
Flights from San Diego, USA - California, San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 8,043 miles (12,944 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 18 hours 22 minutes.
Flights from Tampa, USA - Florida, Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 9,786 miles (15,749 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 22 hours 14 minutes.
Flights from Portland, USA - International Airport, Oregon (PDX) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) - The flight distance between these airports is 7,376 miles (11,870 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 16 hours 53 minutes.
From Los Angeles (LAX), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,039
Depart: 02 May 2024 · Return: 02 Jun 2024 Price found 25 Mar 2024, 05:17
From San Francisco (SFO), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,082
Depart: 25 Apr 2024 · Return: 01 May 2024 Price found 25 Mar 2024, 16:53
From New York (JFK), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,106
Depart: 26 Apr 2024 · Return: 02 May 2024 Price found 26 Mar 2024, 14:29
From Houston (IAH), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,231
Depart: 01 Oct 2024 · Return: 31 Oct 2024 Price found 27 Mar 2024, 19:47
From Seattle (SEA), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,233
Depart: 28 Apr 2024 · Return: 04 May 2024 Price found 28 Mar 2024, 03:15
From San Diego (SAN), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,241
Depart: 27 Apr 2024 · Return: 03 May 2024 Price found 27 Mar 2024, 03:01
From Phoenix (PHX), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,274
Depart: 14 May 2024 · Return: 24 May 2024 Price found 27 Mar 2024, 06:22
From Boston (BOS), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,291
Depart: 24 Apr 2024 · Return: 30 Apr 2024 Price found 24 Mar 2024, 19:22
From Salt Lake City (SLC), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,292
Depart: 27 Apr 2024 · Return: 03 May 2024 Price found 27 Mar 2024, 03:46
From Atlanta (ATL), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,411
Depart: 15 Sep 2024 · Return: 20 Sep 2024 Price found 27 Mar 2024, 19:28
From Denver (DEN), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,635
Depart: 05 Apr 2024 · Return: 13 Apr 2024 Price found 25 Mar 2024, 21:49
From Las Vegas (LAS), USA to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (BKI): $1,721
Depart: 02 Apr 2024 · Return: 04 Apr 2024 Price found 28 Mar 2024, 01:57